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Giovani Bernard leads Bengals in receiving in Wild Card loss

(1/4/2015)Bengals running back Giovani Bernard recorded team highs in receiving Sunday with eight receptions for 46 yards in his team's 26-10 loss to the Colts in the Wild Card round.

The Bengals were without their top two receiving threats, A.J. Green and Jermaine Gresham, for the first-round playoff game, and their solution was for the offense to feature three running backs, with Bernard teaming with Jeremy Hill and Rex Burkhead to receive 28 of the team's 35 non-QB touches. Bernard also added six rushing yards on three carries in the loss.

Burkhead drew the first two touches of the game, racking up 23 yards on an end-around on his only carry of the day and adding 34 yards on three receptions over the course of the game. He managed just 76 yards on 16 touches during the regular season.

Quartet of Bengals pitch in to easy victory

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Several Bengals skill position players chipped into the lopsided victory Sunday in Cleveland. The most significant was running back Rex Burkhead, who scored his first career touchdown, a 10-yard bolt up the middle to put the cherry on top late in the fourth quarter.

Another strong contributor was tight end Ryan Hewitt, who caught three passes for 34 yards. Wideout Mohamed Sanu added a catch for four yards while tight end Kevin Brock snagged one for two yards.

Trio of ailing Bengals set to sit at Tampa Bay

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Three injured players occupy the inactive list submitted Sunday by the Bengals for their game in Tampa Bay. They are linebacker Vontaze Burfict (knee), wideout Greg Little (illness) and defensive end Margus Hunt (ankle).

Bengals get minor contributions from role players Week 11

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)The Bengals received minor contributions from several role players in Week 11 against New Orleans.

With Giovani Bernard out, Cedric Peerman backed up Jeremy Hill on Sunday. He rushed for 21 yards on two carries. Meanwhile, Rex Burkhead failed to make much of an impact in the running game. He carried the ball twice and finished with 1 yard. In the passing game, James Wright caught his lone target for a gain of 8 yards.

Bengals' role players step up

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(11/2/2014)The Bengals got contributions from several role players in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. Backup running back Cedric Peerman rushed five times for 9 yards and caught two passes for 22 yards. Wideout James Wright had an 11-yard run.

Green will miss his third straight game while dealing with a nagging toe injury, and an earlier report Sunday pegged his chances at playing in Week 9 at 70 percent. Maualuga had been ruled out on the team's final Week 8 injury report, while Thompson had been listed as questionable.

Vontaze Burfict, Marvin Jones head Cincy's inactives

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(10/5/2014)Linebacker Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and receiver Marvin Jones (ankle) are among the Bengals' inactives for Sunday Night Football. Both were listed as doubtful.

Bengals release Friday injury report

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)The Bengals have ruled out wide receiver Marvin Jones for the Sunday game against Tennessee with a foot injury that has prevented him from playing in either of the first two games. He is the lone certain scratch listed on the Friday injury report.

Bengals issue lengthy injury report for Week 1 showdown

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/5/2014)The Bengals unveiled a lengthy list of players for their final injury report leading up to Sunday's season opener against the Ravens. Running back Rex Burkhead (knee) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (foot) were already ruled out.

Rex Burkhead, Marvin Jones ruled out for Week 1

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2014)Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones (foot) and running back Rex Burkhead (knee) were ruled out for Week 1's game against the Ravens, Bengals.com reports. Both players are expected to miss the team's first three games.

Rex Burkhead expected to miss several weeks

(8/18/2014)Bengals running back Rex Burkhead is believed to have suffered an MCL injury Saturday that will keep him out at least until the Week 5 game at New England, reports the team's website.

Rex Burkhead exits preseason game with knee injury

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/16/2014)Bengals running back Rex Burkhead left Saturday's preseason game against the Jets with a knee injury.

Burkhead took a shot to the knee by Calvin Pryor in the second half, which caused the injury. He went the locker rook for further tests and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. He finished with one handoff for minus-2 yards.

Rex Burkhead hoping to get his chance

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(4/2/2014)Bengals running back Rex Burkhead played in only one game as a rookie. The former Nebraska star is hoping for more opportunities under new coordinator Hue Jackson, a running game guru.

“Coach Jackson has a great mind for the game of football, and I know he likes using the running backs, like he did with (Darren) McFadden in Oakland and the rest of that crew,” Burkhead told the team's website. “If he wants to use me in every way possible, I’m ready for it. I’m waiting for my opportunity, and if he calls my number I’ll be ready.”

Burkhead impressed in the 2013 preseason, gaining 130 yards on 28 carries (4.6 ypc) with one touchdown and catching five passes for 39 yards. He's currently fourth on the depth chart behind BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Giovani Bernard and Cedric Peerman.

Injuries headline Bengals inactives

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)The Bengals inactive list for Week 11 against the Browns features three players from the defensive side of the ball who were unable to play through injuries: linebacker Rey Maualuga (knee), defensive back Chris Crocker (hamstring) and defensive lineman Devon Still (elbow).

Bengals announce Week 8 inactives

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/27/2013)Only cornerback Leon Hall is inactive among Bengals starters Sunday against the Jets. He had been ruled out with an Achilles injury. Others on the injured list who have been sidelined are running back Rex Burkhead (calf) and defensive tackle Devon Still (elbow).

Ryan Whalen, Rex Burkhead healthy scratches for Bengals

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/6/2013)The Bengals only had two healthy scratches among the team's offensive unit for the Week 5 game at home against New England. Although not dealing with any discernible injuries, running back Rex Burkhead and wide receiver Ryan Whalen were both healthy inactives for the game.

Bengals six seven as inactive

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)The Bengals were without three key members of the defensive backfield in Week 4 against the Browns, based on their inactive list released Sunday. Defensive backs Leon Hall (hamstring), Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring) and Reggie Nelson (hamstring) were all out of uniform as a result of their injuries.